James Geiger MD – Physician, Author and Wellness Specialist

The Five G’s for ageing well.

Those seeking viable  “remedies” to age well by altering consumption of specific foods to increase their antioxidant free radical scavenging capacity (ORAC), are off to a good start. But that is basic old school of antiageing news, especially to those who have been experimenting with the scientific fountain of youthful ageing. The latest meaningful antiageing news addresses the dietary effect of nutrition on your genes. Nutriogenomics.

1) Genomics: The growing field of nutriogenomics entails selectively picking what you eat to turn on the genes expressing the antiageing capabilities of your genetic makeup. Foods grown organically are … Continue Reading

Dear Dr. Geiger,

As you know, last week, the Senate failed to pass a series of extensions that included a temporary halt to the 21.2 percent cut in Medicare physician payments. As a result, the cut went into effect on March 1st.  It does appear that Congress will extend current rates — hopefully this week — but we expect the extension to only provide temporary relief.  This pattern of short-term patches has created a crisis that will have negative and far-reaching impact on providers, patients and the health care delivery system and violates one of the College’s core principles — access … Continue Reading

Prescription for Successful Aging in the New Year

Can aging be slowed down or even reversed? The first decade of the 21st Century has provided insight into the age old search for the fountain of youth. The various schools of thought and practice exploited by longevity experts remain unproven.

Decrease Oxidative Stress to Age Well

Is that all there is to staying young? Chemical stresses due to dietary and environmental factors have negative effects, notably, acceleration of aging (Bonnefoy, 2002). As we age, body tissue, including fat, is oxidized by free radicals, which basically are chemicals … Continue Reading

Books on wellness have been written from many points of view. The Sweet Smell of Success takes a very unique approach to both of these topics. As an acute care anesthesiologist, I believe clinical aromatherapy should be integrated with conventional allopathic Western medicine in the Wellness Revolution of the twenty-first century. Aromatherapy with essential oils is one entity of the vast array of holistic specialties comprising nutritional medicine and complementary alternative medicine. Consider food and essential oils as nutritional medicine.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)

Dear Dr. Geiger,

Early this morning, the Senate took the first of three procedural votes on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590), successfully voting to end debate on the manager’s amendment on a 60 to 40 party line vote.  A vote on final passage of H.R. 3590 is scheduled to occur the evening of December 24th and expected to pass by an identical vote margin.  The manager’s amendment, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) on December 19th, … Continue Reading

Informed Consent for H1N1

There is no shortage of emotions when your child is sick. Especially in light of the recent statistics documenting the increased trend in this point of the pandemic of deaths of children from Swine Flu. Although the CDC has verified that the deaths were among children with serious chronic illnesses like diabetes, asthma and immune compromised patients, that is not comforting to parents of well children. Nonetheless, during this H1N1 Swine flu pandemic there are pre-existing conditions which the CDC has identified and publicized which must be considered when making medical care decisions for special groups, such … Continue Reading

The second opinion book. Give Wellness a chance.

The Sweet Smell of Success by James Tad Geiger MD

Books on wellness and aromatherapy have been written from many points of view. The Sweet Smell of Success takes a very unique approach to both of these topics. As an acute care anesthesiologist, I believe clinical aromatherapy should be integrated with conventional allopathic Western Medicine in the Wellness Revolution of the twenty-first century.

Aromatherapy with essential oils is one entity of the vast array of … Continue Reading

Peace and Safety

Another Consultation with the Muse of  Wellness.

Metalloproteinases:Enzymatic impact on cardiovascular and prostate health.

Metalloproteinase:Enzymatic impact on cardiovascular system.

An enzyme called matrix metalloproteinase-8 plays a crucial role in raising blood pressure and causing abnormal build-up of cells in the arteries – both of which increase the risk of heart disease.

The same metalloproteinase family of enzymes  is inhibited by alpha-mangostin found in the mangosteen fruit and impacts prostate cancer cells in … Continue Reading

The Green Theory of Meaningful Ageing

Is there a well balanced wellness paradigm  available to  adopt which would increase  a healthy lifespan?

Heal the US health care system by promoting integrative medicine which is preventative and enhances meaningful ageing.

Nutriogenomics of the Body/Soul/Spirit

Meaningful Ageing Begins Early

Can we intervene in human ageing?
Faragher RG, Sheerin AN, Ostler EL.
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science, University of Brighton, Brighton, BN2 … Continue Reading

Lungs are a big part of my job.  As an anesthesiologist I use an anesthesia machine to breathe for patients undergoing surgery, administering anesthetic  gases  into the patients lungs.  Smoke from fire contains toxic gases plus particulate matter that injures the entire respiratory system. When I saw the pictures of monstrous clouds of billowing smoke over Los Angeles it made me wonder what are the consequences of breathing that air. What are the risks of smoke inhalation to people with heart diseases or respiratory diseases,  like asthma?  Does it predispose to influenza complications? … Continue Reading